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Dr. Ray Jones, Jr. Pastor Emeritus

WISE BAPTIST NEWS A PUBLICATION FOR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF

WISE BAPTIST CHURCH

January 15, 2019

Important Dates

Inside

Announcements Pages 2-3

BDays/Anniv. Page 4

Music News Page 4

Youth News Page 4

Children’s News Page 4

Photos Page 5

Opportunities Page 6

Leadership Team Mtg. January 17, 6:30pm

Children Visit Collie’s

Train Display January 20, 2pm

Ballroom Dancing Class January 20 - March 31

4:30pm

Martin Luther King, Jr. Service MEAL

January 21, 5:30pm

Church-Wide Birthday Party

January 27, 12pm

Holy Communion February 3, 11am

Men’s Bible Study

February 5, 6:30am

How to Join Wise Baptist Church:

Express one of the following to the Pastor during the closing hymn:

† Transfer of Letter Transfer membership to Wise Baptist Church † Baptism Desire to express faith in Christ through baptism † Statement of Faith Baptized believer not on a membership roll

† Watch Care Desire to be connected to our Church family without official membership

DEACONS 2018-19

John Mark Adrian 328-5564

Jim Collie 393-1710

Jeff Dotson 393-8417

Leton Harding 346-6039

David Mullins 870-0005

Mike Osborne 365-0968

John Ponish 870-1593

Daniel Ray 690-0284

Gary Smith 870-1579

Deacons Emeritus: Bob Adkins, Glenn Hill,

Harold Witt

Dear Church Family and Friends,

“Can loved ones who have died communicate

with me while I am alive?” This is a frequent

question. Many who have had Near-Death

Experiences (NDE’s) claim they have communicated with loved

ones who have died. This can cause us to think about

spiritualists calling for the spirits of the dead to visit during a

séance.

The Bible can give us guidance in this area. Matthew 17:1-4

tells about Jesus being transfigured right in front of the disciples.

“His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white

as light.” Moses and Elijah appear and talk with Jesus. Peter

mentions Moses and Elijah by name.

Sometimes a thin line separates the physical and the spiritual

worlds. Near-Death-Experiences give us a glimpse into heaven.

The very best in this life hints at what is to come for all who

know Jesus personally. Be comforted and encouraged about

loved ones who have gone to be with God. Be comforted and

encouraged in your life today and the future!

Love, Pastor Mike

Announcements

As you pray, please remember…

Beth Snodgrass, Jonah & Christy Kelley, Kyle Gardner (Kim Hall’s dad), Ron Swindall, Gerry O’Bryan, Bob Adkins, Glenn Hill & family, Bessie Vance, Kathy & John Kennedy, John & Kay Wright, Bonnie Rochford & Wanda Takahashi (sisters of Brenda Kunigelis), Beverly Viers, Jim & Sherry Collie, Shirley Willis (The Laurels), Ray & Carolyn Jones, Artie & Clifford Bailey, Pat & Fred Adkins, all the cancer patients in our area, and our men and women in the military

Hospitalized: Billie Sue Harris (Johnston Memorial)

Our Shut Ins: Susan Davidson (Heritage Hall), Eddie Culbertson, Hazel Dixon (Mountain View), Betty Easterling (The Laurels), Florine Pennington (The Laurels), Jeanne Stallard

*If you know of other prayer concerns, please contact the church office (328-6247).

Scripture for the Week:

Matthew 6:10

“Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in

heaven.”

Wednesdays at

Wise Baptist!

Fellowship Meal, 6pm

Bible Study, 7pm

Children in Action & Nursery, 7pm

Choir Rehearsal, 7:50pm

January 16– Chicken Tenders, Potato Wedges,

Broccoli, Salad, 6pm Dietrich Bonhoeffer Study, 7pm

January 23– BBQ, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Chips, 6pm Dietrich Bonhoeffer Study, 7pm

**Our Children in Action will be learning about

Daniel’s unshakeable faith and learning about Barry

& Amy Rager, church planters in Indianapolis.

** A Nursery is provided for children birth - PK.

Join us for the 22nd

annual Martin Luther King,

Jr. Remembrance Day

and March on Monday,

JANUARY 21.

The evening will begin

with a free community dinner at WISE BAPTIST

at 5:30pm, followed by a candlelight march to the

First Church of God at 6:30pm and a service there

at 7:00pm. The guest speaker this year will be

Rev. Sandra Jones, pastor of Williams Chapel

AME in Big Stone and Blackmon Chapel AME in

Norton.

Train Display!

You are invited to stop by Jim & Sherry Collie’s house to see

their amazing train displays through January 20! Call

them at 393-1710 or 393-3788.

A Time to Dance!”

Join us for fun & fellowship as we learn

basic Swing, Foxtrot & Waltz steps on

Sunday evenings at 4:30pm, Jan. 20 -

Mar.31. Classes will be held in the Fellowship Hall at

church. Please sign up on your Communication Card in

your Sunday bulletin or call the church office by Jan. 16,

as space is limited.

More Announcements!

Men’s Bible Study 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 6:30am

Men, join us for fellowship and Bible study twice a

month from 6:30-7:30am in the church fellowship hall.

Bring your breakfast & your Bible! The fellowship is

awesome and the Bible Study is uplifting. Invite a friend

& join us on Tues., Feb. 5 at 6:30am!

WBC Weather Policy

WED. NIGHT MEAL & ACTIVITIES

If the Wise area is experiencing inclement weather, i.e.

snow, ice, on a Wednesday, a decision will be made by

the Pastor as to whether our meal & activities will be

held as usual or cancelled. We will NOT automatically

cancel our activities because Wise County or Norton

City schools are closed. The decision to cancel our

activities will be made no later than 2:00pm & will be

communicated through email, website, Facebook &

phone calls. SUNDAY SCHOOL & WORSHIP

We will have Sunday School & Worship even during

inclement weather. The exception to this will be if our

building is without power. Our Pastor & Building

Stewards will make that decision, if necessary.

In the event that our services are cancelled,

communication will be sent via email, website, Facebook

& phone calls. **Your safety is most important. Please

don’t attempt to get out if the weather/conditions are

dangerous.

Happy Birthday

to Everyone! Mark your calendar

for our 4th Annual

Church-Wide Birthday Party!

We will celebrate everyone’s birthday at once on Sunday, January 27 following morning worship! BE SURE to sign up on the Communication Card in your Sunday bulletin or

call the church office (328-6247) by Jan. 20 &

tell us your birthday (month & day only!). Join others that share your birthday month at

decorated tables & enjoy tasting 12 different

birthday cakes!

Immediately following worship that day, we will be served an Italian meal prepared by our Missions Committee, followed by cake & ice cream! All donations for the meal will go towards the Southwest Virginia Partnership.

** If you would like to decorate one of the tables or make a cake, please contact Susie Powers at:

393-8389 or spowers@freshair.org

Fayetteville Mission Trip

June 22—29, 2019

All ages & all abilities are invited to join us this

summer as we travel to Fayetteville, NC to

minister to those affected by Hurricane

Florence. It will be an unforgettable week!

Contact John Ponish for more info: 870-1593

The youth invite us to

help tackle hunger! Bring

your canned food

donations to the foyer

anytime between now &

February 3.

HAPPY

BIRTHDAY!

January 15 Mingkwan Collins

January 16 Susan Mullins

Beth Snodgrass

January 17 Steve Collins

Russell Wampler

January 22 Zero Kennedy

January 23 Scott Harris

January 24 Jim Dotson

Carolyn Jones

Edgar Owens

Gary Smith

Ali Stuedemann

MUSIC * Youth * Children News

WBC Youth

Ministry

Don’t miss out on the fun, fellowship & opportunity to grow in your faith!

The Flock meets each Sunday evening at the Youth Building (“Flock Nest”)!

January 20

Meal provided by Terry Winters, 6pm

Souper Bowl Sunday!

Our youth will be collecting canned goods through

Feb.3 for the Wise County Food Bank!

January 17 - Ray & Carolyn Jones

January 18 - Jeff & Eileen Cantrell

Check out the many opportunities

in 2019 to learn more about Jesus and

fellowship with other children!

Jan. 20 - Visit Collie’s train display, 2pm

Jan. 27 - Church-Wide Birthday Party, 12pm

March 4 - CMT meeting, 6pm

March 16 - Snack & Paint, 10am-12pm

April 13 - Interactive Easter Event

April 21 - Resurrection Eggs, 11am

WBC Children’s Ministry

Greetings!! As we are now a couple weeks into the new year, how are your resolutions going? Have you been keeping up with the changes you're making or do you feel like you're slipping back into old

habits? Making changes in how you function in life takes time and deliberate action to form new mental pathways that become our new habits. The same is true about our walk with Christ. If you feel as if you are stuck in a rut, make a deliberate choice to draw yourself nearer to Him, such as quiet time for reflection or participating in a faith-based activity with the church or a group of friends.

One activity available to you is our choir. Meeting on Sundays at 6pm, our rehearsals are now filled with an excitement that is new to all involved. What better way to try something?? I look forward to seeing you there!!

God bless you all!! ~Ben

We appreciate your youth & children!

Thank you to our children for handing

out bulletins on Sunday morning!

And thank you to our youth for

collecting the offering the first Sunday

of each month & their faithful

participation in worship!

Come & worship with us at Wise Baptist at 11am each Sunday!

Phone:(276) 328-6247 Website: www.wisebaptist.com Email: tllwinters@gmail.com Fax: 276-328-6204

WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES

Sunday Sunday School 10:00 am

Worship 11:00 am

Youth (Grades 7-12) 6:00 pm

Monday Piecemakers (1st & 3rd) 9:30 am

Caring Friends (2nd & 4th)

Wednesday Fellowship Meal 6:00 pm

Adult Bible Studies 7:00 pm

Children in Action (Grades K-6)

Nursery (Birth - Preschool)

Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:50 pm

Volunteers this Week

Deacons On Call: 1/13 - 1/19 Daniel Ray, Leton Harding

1/20 - 1/26 John Mark Adrian, Jim Collie

Building Stewards: Ron, Dan, Scott S

Instrumentalists: Susan M., Susan S.

Worship Welcome 1/20 Oscar Raile

1/27 Oscar Raile

S.S. Greeters: 1/20 Grace Allio, Shirlee Barnette

1/27 Mike & Rebecca Osborne

Nursery: 1/20 Don & Cyndi Newlon

1/27 Landon Elkins, Caroline Mullins

Children’s Church: 1/20 Scott & Beth Snodgrass

1/27 Debbie Collins, Ben Hersel

Sound System: 1/20 Mike Osborne

1/27 Oscar Raile

Ushers: 1/20 Dave Belcher, Bryon Burton, Jeff Dotson,

Marty Kennedy, Stephen Large, Jack Tolbert

1/27 Bob Adkins, Kenny Bowling, Jeff Cantrell,

Dan Helton, Matt Meade, Johnny Robinson,

Jim Sturgill

Tellers: Jan. Martha Blackburn, Edgar Owens

Feb. Teresa Adkins, Stephen Large

Youth Bible Study 1/20 Youth Meal: Terry Winters

1/27 Youth Meal: Stacy Hopkins

Wed. Serving Team 1/16 Teresa Adkins, Jean Aker, Bonnie Owens,

Phyllis Hatcher

1/23 Sherry Collie, Brenda Kunigelis, Toni Thacker

Wed. Night Meal 1/16 Chicken Tenders, Bake Potatoes, Broccoli,

Salad

1/23 BBQ, Cole Slaw, Bake Beans, Chips

Children-in-Action: 1/16 Regina Cantrell, Julie Large

1/23 Regina Cantrell, Julie Large

Wed, Nursery 1/16 Stacy Hopkins, Elora Hutchinson

1/23 Abbie Crutchfield, Terry Winters

Rev. Mike Winters Contact Information Mailing Address: 8915 Red Maple Dr.,

Wise, VA 24293 E-mail: MikeWinters@w isebaptist.com Phone: 276.328.6247 Cell: 540.280.5598

Thought for the Week:

Bring a little bit of heaven to

earth.

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